The Louisiana Virtual School, in collaboration with Louisiana State University at Eunice, will offer the following course:

Psychology 2000: Introduction to Psychology 3 lecture credits. An introduction to the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior.

Psychology 2000 tuition is free for students attending Louisiana public high schools as long as the high school approves the course for reimbursement by the State. The state will only reimburse one university or technical college for one three-hour course per student, so public school students taking more than one Early Start class should consult with their school counselor or principal to determine whether the high school will approve Psychology 2000 for free tuition. If the school does not approve the course for State free tuition, or if the school approves the public school student for more than one three hour class, the student may be billed the same rate as non-public school students’ rate of $300 for this three-hour course. (Please note: Tuition is based on Spring 2011. Rates and conditions could change as a result of unforeseen budgetary and legislative processes occurring between now and the beginning of the school year.)

In order to participate in the LSUE Early Start Program, students must . . .

• Be at least 15 years of age and currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade at a public or BESE approved private Louisiana high school;
• Be on track for completing the Regents/TOPS Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
• Have a minimum composite score on either the PLAN or ACT of 18 with a math subscore of at least 19 and an English subscore of at least 18 (all scores must appear on a single test result—Students cannot submit multiple test results to satisfy the three score requirements).
• Be in good standing as defined by the high school; and
• Have permission from the high school to participate.

To apply for admission into the LSUE Early Start program, a student and parent/guardian should complete Sections I and II of the Dual Enrollment Initial Application and submit the application to the appropriate high school counselor or official for completion and certification of Section III. Once a school official completes Section III, the application should be sent to Director of Continuing Education David Pulling [Fax (337) 550-1393, or mailed to PO Box 1129, Eunice, LA 70535]. Questions regarding the program or application process should be directed to Mr. David Pulling, Director of Continuing Education, dpulling@lsue.edu.

Once a student is admitted, University personnel will register the student in the course. Tuition will be assessed and billed to students who do not attend a Louisiana public high school or who are taking state-funded Early Start courses from another college. Textbooks will be provided through the high school by LVS.

2011 Fall Semester key dates:

• August 10 ................ Application Priority Deadline for LVS PSYC2000. (Applicants will be registered in the order of dates applications are received. LVS ordinarily caps the class size at 20—If the class size meets the cap, whether on or before August 10, registration will close. Early application is encouraged).
• August 22 ............... LSUE classes begin on campus.
• September 9 ............... Final date to drop or resign without receiving a grade or creating a permanent transcript.
• November 4 ............... Final date to drop or resign with a grade of W on a permanent transcript.
• December 3-10 ............. Final examination period (Exact instructions for the final exam will be given by the instructor)

2012 Spring Semester key dates:

Please note: LVS starting dates may be sooner than January 17th. The last day to drop the LVS course is January 11th. Any drops after this date must be approved by the University.

• January 6: Application Deadline (Note: Students are admitted in the date order of application receipt; if the class reaches the enrollment cap before January 6, the class will be closed at that point).
• January 17*: Official Start of the Semester for LSU Eunice Records.
• February 3: Deadline for withdrawal or resignation with no permanent record (i.e., without transcripted grade of "W")
• February 20-21: Mardi Gras Holiday
• March 13: Instructors Submit Mid-Term Grades
• April 2: Deadline for withdrawal or resignation with a grade of “W”
• May 4: Semester Ends
• May 7-11: Final Exam Period: Online exams scheduled within this time frame at discretion of instructor

LSUE Early Start Program Student Application.pdf